What the Emirates-SpiceJet codeshare will mean for you

The two airlines signed an MoU this morning

India’s low-cost carrier SpiceJet is close to inking a codeshare agreement with Dubai-based carrier Emirates. The two airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding to this effect today. “I am delighted to announce that as part of SpiceJet’s international expansion strategy, we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare agreement,” SpiceJet Chairman and MD Ajay Singh said in a statement.

What the SpiceJet-Emirates codeshare means for you

A codeshare is a commercial tie-up between airlines to sell seats on each others’ flights. It saves you the hassle of booking multiple tickets. It also allows you to earn mileage points on routes their preferred airline doesn’t otherwise serve. Codeshare agreements also ensure that flight connections are in sync, which means shorter layovers and a relatively hassle-free transit experience. Once the codeshare agreement kicks in, you will be able to book yourself through SpiceJet to the 161 destinations serviced by Emirates (and vice versa).

What this does not mean

An MoU is not a final agreement. It signals an intent to proceed with the formalities. This means that the final agreement is yet to come through, subject to negotiations. For you, this means, it will still be a while before you can book yourself on an Emirates flight through SpiceJet or vice versa.